Clothing

I’ve found the lesser-known brand that makes the chicest activewear

By Laia | 08/04/2020

Alyssa Coscarelli is wearing the Josephine Bodysuit in Olive/Charcoal
* In their search for the perfect workout wear, many active women seek a balance between containment and freedom, modesty and show, and of course, function and form. The Josephine Body finds this elusive sweet spot. This all-in-one will give you security and peace of mind – no need to worry about anything riding up – whilst the stretch capability of the fabric will allow you to move freely. The neckline is simple and refined and the bicolor lends extra length to the legs. Comes in five chic combinations of Navy/Cobalt, Charcoal/Olive, Prune/Mauve, Charcoal/Framboise and Prune/Cerise, as well as plain Black. Throw our Camille Cardigan on top for a relaxed daytime look.
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About the brand: Inheriting the name from 19th century corset designer Ernest Leoty whose innovative designs championed freedom of movement over constriction, the contemporary activewear label founded by Marion Rabate adapts Leoty’s principles to modern life. Equipped with an entrepreneurial drive and interests in ballet, lingerie, and couture, Rabate introduces an activewear brand focused on high-performance and unabashed femininity. Ernest Leoty proposes tailored sportswear pieces imbued with the inherent sensuality of corsets and lingerie while remaining chic, functional, and wearable even outside of athletic contexts. The brand’s designs seamlessly integrate into a balanced lifestyle that’s equally active and leisurely—a definite Parisian sensibility. Designed in France from high-performance olympic-grade fabrics, Ernest Leoty’s collections include staples of activewear such as sports bras, crop tops, bodysuits, and leggings with quick-drying and moisture-wicking technologies. Corsets unmistakably make an appearance for a bicentennial full-circle moment.

Danielle Copperman is wearing the Ariane Bra in Prune
* The Ariane Bra, new for Autumn Winter 2019, is crafted in a custom designed sportswear fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin, making it equally ideal for a hot yoga class as it is for everyday wear as your new favorite wardrobe essential. Delicately contoured for light support, the durable second-skin fabric takes you through the motions of your modern life, while Lycra fibers retain shape and stretch over time. Its modern, clean design is the perfect piece for pared-back wearable sophistication.
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